Vesak 2020 celebration to be held online
The 2020 Vesak Festival will be broadcast live on Youtube, Facebook, Butta and Phatsuonline, as well as An Vien TV due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tourism industry predicted to recover rapidly after COVID-19
Hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam’s tourism sector is likely to be one of the first to recover strongly after the pandemic is brought under control, according to an…
VNR proposes increasing passenger trains on Hanoi-HCM City route
The Vietnam Railways (VNR) has asked competent authorities for permission to increase passenger trains on the Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh route from April 16.
Sustainable development a key trend for tourism
The recently-issued strategy for Vietnam’s tourism development to 2030 is expected to be a driving force for the industry in weathering the storm posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Cong Thuong (Industry & Trade) newspaper.  
First-ever online book fair to be held in celebration of Vietnam Book Day
Due to the complicated developments of COVID-19, the a first-ever online book fair will be held from April 19 to May 20 in celebration of the seventh Vietnam Book Day, which falls on April 21 each year.
Hospitality businesses strive to overcome difficulties as Covid-19 spreads
At a time when the tourism sector is forced to switch to hibernation mode due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many hospitality businesses and firms have actively sought out ways to adapt their operations to overcome the difficulties caused by the epidemic.  
Ha Long Carnival slated for September if COVID-19 under control
The Ha Long Carnival and the 2020 Ha Long - Quang Ninh Tourism Week will take place on Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) holiday if the COVID-19 is brought under control, announced the Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee.  
Foreign tourists send heartfelt thank-you letters to Vietnam following isolation period
 “We hope to return to Vietnam and explore it properly under better circumstances. Many thanks, from Ethan and Uyoa.”, two Irish tourists displayed their sincere thanks to Vietnamese medical workers for the assistance provided to the pair during their compulsory 14-day quarantine period in Nghe An.  
Vietnamese publishers give free e-books to readers
Vietnamese publishing houses are offering free e-books to entertain their readers over the long break.  
Vietnam actively supports foreign representative agencies protect citizens amid COVID-19
Relevant agencies of Vietnam have been actively assisting foreign representative agencies in the country to carry out citizen protection measures amid the COVID-19 pandemic, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said on April 3.  
Romanian quarantined in Vietnam: ‘You can feel the smile, even behind the mask’
 “I just want to send you a letter of appreciation for your wonderful staff who have greatly taken care of us in what we will always remember as ‘Vietnam confinement days” and a very particular experience”, Cristina Daus wrote.  
COVID-19: HCM City hotels allowed to resume receiving tourists
Tourist accommodation establishments operating in Ho Chi Minh City will be permitted to receive new arrivals, under the condition that they fully comply with the requirements aimed at preventing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism.
Việt Nam grabs gold medals at In't photo contest
Photographer Vũ Duy Thông won two gold medals at the International Exhibition of Art Photography Contrast 2020 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.  
Vietnam officially declares COVID-19 a national epidemic
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc signed a decision on April 1 declaring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a national epidemic, which has already spread to over 20 cities and provinces nationwide with 212 cases of the virus confirmed.
“Happy At Home” campaign sees online concerts go viral
A large number of Vietnamese artists have participated in a series of online concerts that last the entire day as a way of encouraging citizens to stay indoors in an attempt to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  
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